The Perfect Day of Eating

Where do you find a diet that's low in sugar and calories, but loaded with protein, fiber, and flavor? Right here, that's where

7:00amBREAKFASTAfter a full 7 or 8 hours without food, your body craves a healthy dose of high-quality protein. Start your day right with at least 30 grams (g), along with plenty of slow-digesting carbs. Because your carbohydrate stores are low after an overnight fast, there's no better time to fill your tank. Just make sure your carbs come primarily from fruit and 100 percent whole-grain sources.

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